Federal hst vs hydra shok.

backcast88 · #2 · May 14, 2012. I prefer the 147 HST. I have shot bot the Gold Dot and HST and you can't go wrong with either one. The HST seems to open a little more but the Gold Dot penetrates a little deeper. The 147 grain bullets got a bad track record for not opening at the lower velocities. Newer 147 grains don't suffer from the same issue.Among bullets in this category, the Federal Hydra-Shok HP and the Hornady XTP HP, both weighing 90 grains, are, in my opinion, the most reliable performers. More modern designs, such as the Federal HST and Hornady FTX, are superior in the 9mm Luger, but as expanding bullets for the .380 ACP go, the Hornady XTP and Federal Hydra-Shok are my top ...Tune In More Gun Digest TV: Hydra-Shok Deep .380 has some pretty impressive performance numbers. Exceeding FBI protocol testing, the round is capable of penetrating around 14-inch in bare ballistic gelatin. Furthermore, it expands to nearly twice its size once at the target, effecting a greater temporary cavity and overall more tissue damage.Product Overview. Proven since its introduction in 1989, Hydra-Shok® remains one of the most popular choices among self-defense experts. Federal Premium® uses stringent manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to ensure Hydra-Shok loads perform accurately and consistently. Superb accuracy and overall ballistic performance.

At the time of this writing, the 180-grain .40 S&W HST was $31.95 for a 20-round box. The 20-round box of 165-grain .40 S&W Punch was $23.95. Per round, the Punch is $0.40 cheaper per shot, which is a fairly typical result for these cartridges.Federal Premium Punch ammo in .45 ACP uses a 230-gr. jacketed hollowpoint bullet optimized for self-defense work. The Punch round, which is offered from Federal in .380, .38 Spl. +P, 9mm, .40 and .45, was developed specifically for the needs of the self-defense user. This means they focused on reliable expansion and enough …

At the time of this writing, the 180-grain .40 S&W HST was $31.95 for a 20-round box. The 20-round box of 165-grain .40 S&W Punch was $23.95. Per round, the Punch is $0.40 cheaper per shot, which is a fairly typical result for these cartridges.The Federal HST 45 expanded to almost 1" stopping in the 3rd jug after hitting the back of the 3rd jug and putting a crack in the 4th jug. I also tried Hornady TAP 45 and Federal Hydra-shok. The Hornady expanded nice but only about .70". The Federal Hydra-shok was disappointing as I failed to recover both rounds.

Federal Hydra-Shok ammo has been around for a long time, and for a good reason. The bullets expand even when fired into several layers of clothing. I will be...25 เม.ย. 2565 ... Showdown: Federal HST VS Hydra-Shok ... Barrier penetration and velocity give HST the edge for self-defense. However, despite its age, Hydra-Shok ...Review and shooting test of the Federal HYDRA-SHOK, 9mm 124 grain jacketed hollowpoint for self-defense. I'm using the SIM-TEST block (plus 4 layers of deni...Refine by Bullet Style: Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point Jacketed Hollow Point. Refine by Bullet Style: Jacketed Hollow Point Grain Weight 85. ... Personal Defense Hydra•Shok Low Recoil 327 Federal Magnum 85 Grain. PD327HS1 H. $37.99 Available Grain Weight: 85; Bullet Style: Jacketed Hollow Point; Package Quantity: 20; Usage: Self-Defense ...

Dec 2, 2021 · Hydra Shok has been around about a decade longer than HST. Federal HST is a hollow-point round designed to consistently expand while passing through a large variety of barriers. Hydra Shok ammo was designed with law enforcement in mind, HST was intended to only be sold to law enforcement. HST ammo is a non-bonded hollow-point, without the added ...

40 S&W, 165 grain Punch JHP, 1,130 fps, 20-count. $21.99. PD45P1. 45 Auto, 230 grain Punch JHP, 890 fps, 20-count. $20.99. Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. New Punch draws from Federal Ammunition’s decades of experience designing the world’s finest defensive handgun …

Hydra-Shok is a type of hollow-point projectile made by Federal Premium Ammunition. It was originally patented by ammunition designer Tom Burczynski.Jan 27, 2011 · Jan 27, 2011. #8/49. The Hydra-Shok will still put someone down - I still have a bunch of them loaded in my HD gun (.357) and a bunch of .40s and some 185gr .45s. The HSTs are simply newer, better designed/more modern, and probably more effective. Since the majority of pistol caliber carbines are chambered for 9mm, I decided to stick with that caliber for the tests. I started with three popular loads that all have proven reputations from both gel testing and real world use with law enforcement: 124-grain Speer Gold Dot, 124-grain Federal HST, and 147-grain Federal HST. Because this ...In 2002, Federal Premium introduced its HST ammunition, which was intended for—and sales were restricted to—law enforcement. This "tactical" ammunition featured a new bullet designated "HST."Actually, Hornady has the silicone tip. Speer and Federal HST +P 124 gr are almost identical in ballistics. I have purchased the Hornady before and still have some left, but my carry guns only have Federal or Speer now. Also, if you have a quality reliable gun, that silicone tip will not hinder anything.Federal HST VS Hydra-Shok By Guy J. Sagi The physics, math, and metallurgy poured into modern bullet design is staggering. Advances are… Newsletter. Stay in touch with Widener's, be the first to know about new articles, products, and more. ...Federal's "Hydra-Shok (Personal Protection)" is sold at retailers. It uses the "Hydra-Shock' bullet. You can tell it apart from HST's because it has a post in the cavity while HST's do not. Federal's "Tactical Hyrda-Shok" is only sold direct to government and/or law enforcement agencies or their suppliers by Federal's company policy.

Federal Hydra-Shok ammo has been around for a long time, and for a good reason. The bullets expand even when fired into several layers of clothing. I will be...I like 135 grain Federal Hydra Shock Deep or a few other loads in 147. Those being HST, Winchester PDX1 Defender, Hornady Custom XTP. The 135 grain load from a subcompact with 3in barrel are ideal for what I need in a 9mm projectile. Deeper penetration with adequate expansion. Shot placement and penetration are much much more important than ... Side by side comparison of an unfired Federal 9mm Luger (9x19) bullet vs. ... 9mm - 124 gr HST JHP - Federal Premium Law Enforcement - 1000 Rounds. $800.00. 3 ...Federal Premium® uses stringent manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to ensure Hydra-Shok loads perform accurately and consistently. Low Recoil offerings provide similar performance while significantly reducing muzzle rise, improving accuracy and target acquisition. Significantly reduces recoil. Superb accuracy and overall ballistic ...Federal Ammo is a leading American manufacturer of shotshell, centerfire & rimfire ammo. My Account; Order Status; Wish List; Gift Certificates; ... 12 Gauge Ammo 2 3/4" Rifled Slug HP Federal Hydra-Shok (LE127 RS) 250 Round Case. $219.99. Add To Cart. 12 Gauge Ammo 2 3/4" Rifled Slug HP Federal Hydra-Shok (LE127 RS) 5 Round Box. $4.79.Railsplitter said: Got in touch with Federal today, talked with a consumer service rep. He said that Federal stopped producing the 357 Sig HST two years ago and doesn't plan to produce any more. I informed him the round was still available on line and he said that was product in the pipeline still being sold.

Hydra-Shok® Component Bullets. The bullet that’s defined self-defense for a generation is now available as a component. Shop Now. Merchandise. Apparel; Federal X Stone Glacier; Gear; Lifestyle; Federal X Stone Glacier. Two great brands have finally come together. Don't miss your chance to own exclusive Federal-branded Stone Glacier apparel. Learn More. …Newer designs like the Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot were developed, and they bumped the Hydra-Shok from the top of the ammunition hierarchy. After I started my law enforcement career in the mid-90’s, my department issued the PMC Starfire round – another Burczynski design – but ultimately settled on the Gold Dot.

Funny story, I ordered some 147 grain HST from Gander Mountain and they sent me Hydra-Shok instead, same bullet weight, still standard pressure, same number of rounds. Due to just purchasing my first 9mm for carry, I just went with it instead of sending it back. I've been reading reviews and I either find that people love it or hate it.Federal's "Hydra-Shok (Personal Protection)" is sold at retailers. It uses the "Hydra-Shock' bullet. You can tell it apart from HST's because it has a post in the cavity while HST's do not. Federal's "Tactical Hyrda-Shok" is only sold direct to government and/or law enforcement agencies or their suppliers by Federal's company policy.The addition of Federal Premium HST ammunition to the commercial market allowed concealed-carry holders to use fight-stopping rounds previously only available to law-enforcement officers.Federal Premium Debuts NEW Hydra-Shok Deep in 380 Auto & 38 Special Fuel your magnum revolver with the power of Federal Premium® HST® thanks to new offerings in 357 Magnum and 327 Magnum. The proven bullet design fully utilizes the magnum performance of these cartridges to maximize expansion and hit critical penetration depths.Feb 23, 2021 · Further, they are priced more affordably than the company's more Gucci-level JHP offerings. For instance, the MSRP on a 20-round box of Punch in .45 ACP is $23.99, whereas HST and Hydra-Shok Deep ... Tune In More Gun Digest TV: Hydra-Shok Deep .380 has some pretty impressive performance numbers. Exceeding FBI protocol testing, the round is capable of penetrating around 14-inch in bare ballistic gelatin. Furthermore, it expands to nearly twice its size once at the target, effecting a greater temporary cavity and overall more tissue damage.The result is a new line of self-defense ammunition called “Punch.”. A 20-round box of 9mm Punch ammo has a suggested retail price of $15.99. A 20-round box of 9mm Federal Hydra-Shock ammo has a suggested retail price of $24.99. That equates to a 36 percent savings. Rather than developing a single bullet design for all of the different ...Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep 45 Auto 210 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammunition $42.99 $36.49 Save 15% View ProductTesting the new Federal Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition in .38 Special+P VS the 9mm version. The .38 Special +P is a 130 gr JHP rated at 900 FPS and the 9mm is a ...

0 0 0. Jan 8, 2009. 567. 16. Indianapolis. shooter521 said: The "Hi-Shok" bullet is basically the Hydra-Shok design without the center post. It is loaded into the "Classic" ammo line on the commercial side and the "Tactical" ammo line on the LE side. Federal Tactical HP is the current duty round of several IN police departments.

27 พ.ค. 2563 ... Hydra Shok, depending on the barrier (clothing, etc) ... Sig V Crown performed poorly where Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot performed the best.

Part No. Description. MSRP. P380HSD1. 380 Auto Hydra-Shok Deep, 99-grain, 1000 fps, 20-count. $25.99. Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep’s bullet design brings the 380 Auto cartridge to all-new heights—or in this case, depths.The two brands of ammunition tested were the Personal Defense HST 10 mm Auto, firing a 200-gr. HST hollow-point bullet; and, Federal Hydra-Shok Deep in 9 mm (135-gr. Hydra-Shok Deep...23 ก.พ. 2558 ... Federal's own HST vastly outperforms Hydra Shok when used in a 3″ barrel. ... All else being equal I look for 115gr or 124gr JHPs in 9mm, and I ...By Tony "TRB" Phillips. Federal Cartridge Company makes some fine ammo, and the Premium .45 ACP +P topped with the well-known Hydra-Shok (TM) jacketed hollow point is no exception. The ammo comes packed in 50 round trays, inside Federal's distinctive gold and blue box. Ballistics are not mentioned on the box, and I don't have a chrono ...5 ธ.ค. 2561 ... ... or the real world. 0. E6H. Reply to David. 4 years ago. I carry the 124gr. HST +P in my 17 or 19X everyday and found it easily online.The long awaited test and comparison to find the best handgun ammo for duty use. Today we are testing the 9mm and the rounds I test are the 135 gr +p Hornady...Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm Ammo review offers the following information; This Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm ammo penetrates 15 inches in bare ballistics gel which is the optimal depth according to FBI standards, 50 percent deeper penetration than the original Hydra-Shok, 70 percent improvement in FBI protocol score, Iconic center post design has been ...Re: Range test today- Hydra shok VS HI SHOK, Talon Well thanks everyone. Nice to see my photos. The 2 talons are on the left. The 3 federal Hst are in the middle. And last but never least, 2 gold dots on the right. I may have to get another box of the ranger 147 grains T series. I just like the heft to them after they are shot.Additionally, he recommends Federal Tactical as a better round, the Hydra Shok being an outdated round, not as good as other newer rounds. If one is interested, go to the forum above, go to the terminal effects forum. Once there, click on search at the top and type in service caliber pistol. You will see extensive ballistic testing results of ...

.380 ACP vs. .38 Special: Which is Better for Concealed Carry? First Look: Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep Ammo; First Look: Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep in .380 ACPAn important feature of the Federal Punch load is sealed primers. While some of the original Federal jacketed hollow point loads worked well in most scenarios, Federal’s engineers learned a great deal developing the Hydra-Shok, HST and deep-penetrating loads. This has been applied to the new Punch loading.S. Spammy_H · #8 · Dec 19, 2008. Not only is the HST supposedly better than the Hydra-Shok (which may have problems expanding if the tip gets clogged with material), but it's also less than half the cost per round compared to the Hydra-Shok. Better, cheaper, not necessarily faster. --Spammy_H.Instagram:https://instagram. pinckney mistarsummation symbolabblock until done alteryx172 cessna for sale Jun 12, 2019 · Hydra-Shok vs. HST. I started paying attention to things like stopping power in the 1980s and became a cop in the 90s. As you might imagine, I was keenly aware of the limitations exhibited by many of the defensive rounds in that era. Yet, one round did stand out as being a bit better than the rest: the Hydra-Shok. Federal Premium® uses stringent manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to ensure Hydra-Shok loads perform accurately and consistently. Superb accuracy and overall ballistic performance. Hydra-Shok bullet's notched copper jacket initiates and controls expansion. Center-post hollow-point design provides reliable expansion. howe and yockey obitssandpoint obituaries The Federal HST 45 expanded to almost 1" stopping in the 3rd jug after hitting the back of the 3rd jug and putting a crack in the 4th jug. I also tried Hornady TAP 45 and Federal Hydra-shok. The Hornady expanded nice but only about .70". The Federal Hydra-shok was disappointing as I failed to recover both rounds.In addition to my Gold Dot 124gr +P rounds, I've got three varieties of Federal Premium HP / JHPs. HST 147gr HP w/ no cannelure, lot 23x720 HST 147gr HP w/ no cannelure, lot 323v693 Hydra Shok 147gr JHP w/ very light single cannelure, lot 3 22r690 (notes indicate they're at least 10yrs old) Tactical Bonded 124gr HP w/ cannelure pill 4h2 oval Mar 5, 2008 · The Hydra-shok and HST do not share bullet technology (the closest in lineage to the HST is probably the Hi-Shok, NOT the Hydra-shok). Anyway, according to Federal, HST does not stand for Hydra-shok Two or anything of the sort. The Hydra-shok’s unique feature is a post in the center of the hollowpoint, which the HST does not share. These were actually 147gr "Hi-Shoks". Apparently the older brother to the Hydra Shock. Same bullet design as the Federal 9bple, only in 147 gr instead of 115. They are current production, white box with black lettering and they are current issue to certain gov't agencies. I got 500 of them for $70.00. Reply. Save.